more... > Parishes > Rapides Parish > Parish Fair >           [image: Rapides Parish Fair] The 2011 Rapides Parish Fair, in Alexandria, Oct. 12-16, 2011.  This year the Rapides Parish Fair will be held on the Rapides Coliseum Fairgrounds and celebrates its 51st anniversary. The Mighty Thomas Carnival traveling show will provide thrilling rides, fun games, and tasty carnival treats. Founded in 1928 in Lennox, South Dakota by Art B. Thomas, the carnival is now based near Austin, Texas, and is providing its 82nd season of fun and excitement for fair-goers. Feature attractions on the midway include Pharoh's Fury, Tilt a Whirl, the Spider, and more. New rides this year include: the Spin Out thrill ride, the Moby Dick, the Cobra Coaster, and a family roller coaster. Entry of Arts and Crafts will take place on Tuesday October 11, 2011, between the hours of 11 AM and 6 PM at the Coliseum Exhibition Hall. All 4-H, FFA members, and adult exhibitors from Rapides Parish can participate. 300 Grady Britt Drive · Alexandria, LA · 71302 Phone: (318) 767-3968 · Fax: (318) 767-3971 Adult Arts and Crafts Division Results for the Rapides Parish Fair [Image: Fair Volunteer] Results of the Adult Divisions of the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair can be found here. The 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Premium Book [Image: 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Book ] The 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Premium Book provides parish exhibitors in the adult, senior citizens, nursing home, handicapped persons, 4-H and pre-4-H divisions with information about entering exhibits in the fair. 4-H Livestock Fair Results [Image: Livestock Show] Results from the Rapides Parish 4-H and FFA member competitions from the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair. Results of the 4-H Arts and Crafts Division [Image: 4-H Handicraft] The article contains results fromt he 4-H Arts and Crafts Division of the Rapides Parish Fair.  more articles... 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Queen Pageant [Image: 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Queen's Pageant] Photos of the queen and contestants of the 2011 Rapides Parish Queen Contest held in Alexandria, Louisiana. Carnival Ticket Prices and Special Promotions [Image: Rapides Parish Fair Rides] Information about operting times, ticket prices and special promotions for the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair. Entering Fair Exhibits [Image: cover for fair pamphlet] The Rapides Parish Fair is fast approaching and it’s time to prepare your entries for competition! All entries in the Exhibit Building require an entry number and an official Fair tag. Don’t wait until October to get your exhibits ready for the Fair. For complete information on entering exhibits in the Exhibit Building, click on the link below. 4-H Forestry and Insect Collections at the Fair [Image: insect collection] Guidelines for preparing your forestry or insect collections for competition. 2011 Open Swine Show [Image: 4-H'er showing her pig at swine show.] New this year to the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair is the Open Swine Show. Click here for more details. 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Association Queen's Contest [Image: 2010 Fair Queen] Rules, regulations and entry form for the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Association Queen's Contest. 2011 Junior Open Beef Show [Image: Beef cattle rests while awaiting a livestock show] The Open Beef Show will be held October 15, 2011, during the Rapides Parish Fair in Alexandria, La. 2011 Schedules for the Rapides Parish Fair [Image: fair image] A listing of entry, release, and judging schedules for the Rapides Parish Fair. 2011 Open Poultry Show [Image: chicken] Rules for the Open Poultry Show to be held Saturday, October 15, 2011, during the Rapides Parish Fair on the Rapides Parish Coliseum Fairgrounds. Special School Division for the Rapides Parish Fair [Image: Special School Division of the Rapides Parish Fair] Rules, regulations, entries and premiums for the Special School Division of the Rapides Parish Fair. Click for more information...